Donovan could see greater minutes in second leg in Monterrey

Donovan could see greater minutes in second leg in Monterrey

CARSON, Calif. – Landon Donovan has a pair of appearances under his belt after taking a two-and-a-half month sabbatical and now he may be asked to play a greater role in the LA Galaxy’s CONCACAF Champions League Semifinal second leg against C.F. Monterrey on Wednesday.

Heading into his third week of training with the club, Donovan admits that he is feeling fitter each day as he looks to regain the scoring touch that made him a valued member in LA’s consecutive MLS Cup winning sides.

"I feel great," Donovan told reporters following LA's final training session in Southern California before departing for Mexico. "We obviously have a busy week. We’ve got the game in Mexico and then the Dallas game which is obviously a big game for us. I think Bruce wants to be smart in how he uses a lot of people, myself included, but I feel great and when they’re ready to use me then I’m ready."

Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena told reporters on Monday that it was doubtful that Donovan could go a full 90 minutes, but the Galaxy attacker admitted that he won’t know how fit he truly is until he starts logging substantial minutes.

“I feel pretty fit, but to play a full game. I feel pretty fit, but until you play a full game, you’re not back to full fitness,” said Donovan. “If I’m called upon on Wednesday then I’ll go as long as I can and give us much as I can and we’ll see what happens.”

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